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MARYKNOLL COLLEGE OF PANABO, INC.

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL UNIT

A POSITION PAPER
ON GAY SHOULD BE
ALLOWED TO ADOPT CHILDREN

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

JOHN SIEGMUND D. DUMALAG

11- ST. CLARE- STEM

NOVEMBER 2023
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GAY PEOPLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT CHILDREN

by John Siegmund D. Dumalag

Moral and religious concerns have long been entwined with the contentious issue of
abortion. But it's important to understand that ending a pregnancy is ultimately a very
personal and difficult decision. In the future, women must have access to abortions
because our society believes that women should be in control of their bodies and
reproductive choices. This position paper highlights the value of defending women's
reproductive rights, gender equality, and the health of society at large while outlining the
reasons why women should have access to abortions.

Every person has the right to the fundamental human rights, regardless of their sexual
orientation. According to Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a
family is one of the fundamental human rights. Denying gay people the chance to adopt
violates their human rights because it violates their right to a family life. Regardless of
sexual orientation, everyone should be treated with the same dignity and rights under
the law, according to a number of international treaties.

Numerous studies' findings have consistently demonstrated that there is no connection

between a parent's sexual orientation and their child's well-being. Numerous studies
have shown that children of same-sex couples do academically, socially, and
emotionally no differently than the children of heterosexual couples. The American
Academy of Pediatrics and other respectable organizations have made claims about
how a parent's sexual orientation affects their child's development, but their claims are
not well-supported by the available data.

The child's best interests should always come first when adopting a child. Numerous
studies over the years have demonstrated that the quality of a parent's care, the stability
of the home, and the existence of a loving and supportive family are the main factors
that impact a child's well-being. In addition to being discriminatory, denying gay people
the chance to adopt due to their sexual orientation minimizes the likelihood of giving
needy children loving, stable homes.

Numerous nations and regions have acknowledged the significance of enacting gender-
neutral adoption legislation and have taken steps to eradicate discriminatory practices
stemming from sexual orientation. The way that societal norms and values are changing
is reflected in the acceptance of variations in family structures. Realizing the legal rights
of gay adoptions is a first step toward creating a diverse, inclusive society.
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In summary, supporting gay adoption rights is a call to protect fundamental human

rights, guarantee equality, and put the best interests of the child first, not just a way to
celebrate diversity. A plethora of evidence exists to support the ability of gay people to
provide loving, stable homes; this evidence should be used to influence public opinion
and legislative decisions in favor of adoption procedures that are more inclusive. Giving
gay people the same adoption rights as straight people is a crucial first step toward
building a more compassionate and just society as we work to create a world that
values diversity.
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Mabry, C. R. (2005). Opening another exit from child welfare for special needs children-
Why some gay men and lesbians should have the privilege to adopt children in
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